Mary is a sweet lady who lives to please her husband. Then, when her husband breaks her heart by leaving her she becomes furious. She kills her husband like some mental person
In "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl, some character traits include Mary Maloney's initial devotion and subservience to her husband, her resourcefulness and quick thinking when she kills him, and her ability to maintain a calm facade despite the shocking turn of events. The detectives also display traits such as skepticism and persistence as they investigate the murder.
when Patrick is about to leave her she gets furious and decides to kill him
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The title "Lamb to the Slaughter" refers to the idea that someone is unsuspectingly led to their demise, much like a lamb being led to slaughter. In the story, the main character uses a leg of lamb as a weapon to kill her husband after he tells her unexpected news, thus being metaphorically compared to a lamb led to slaughter.
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Mary Maloney in "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl is portrayed as initially meek, devoted, and subservient to her husband. However, she also shows cunning and resourcefulness when she takes decisive action after being affected by a sudden betrayal. This reveals a darker side to her character that challenges the reader's initial perceptions.
. Now to bring a lamb to slaughter means to kill it. The irony of the title is that it's the husband, the unsuspecting, trusting character he is, being brought the slaughter and the lamb is the weapon in the whole affair.
The correct phrase is "leading a lamb to slaughter." See the related question below for the meaning. This is both an idiom and a literal phrase depending on whether or not you actually have a baby sheep.
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